Salacia Reticulata Extract

INCI: SALACIA RETICULATA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not distinctly assigned in CosIng (plant-specific extract)
Function
Melanin-formation inhibitor (skin brightening/whitening), Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated or CIR-reviewed for cosmetics. Salacia reticulata is used in dietary supplements with varying GRAS considerations.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap โ€” limited cosmetic toxicological profile. Primary data comes from oral/dietary supplement studies, not dermal application. If targeting EU market, a robust safety assessment per SCCS Notes of Guidance may be required due to absence of dermal absorption, sensitization, and repeated-dose dermal data. Verify CAS and INCI registration in CosIng before CPNP notification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salacia Reticulata Extract safe in cosmetics?

Data gap โ€” limited cosmetic toxicological profile. Primary data comes from oral/dietary supplement studies, not dermal application. If targeting EU market, a robust safety assessment per SCCS Notes of Guidance may be required due to absence of dermal absorption, sensitization, and repeated-dose dermal data. Verify CAS and INCI registration in CosIng before CPNP notification. The EU classifies Salacia Reticulata Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Salacia Reticulata Extract allowed in the EU?

Salacia Reticulata Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Salacia Reticulata Extract do in cosmetics?

Salacia Reticulata Extract functions as: Melanin-formation inhibitor (skin brightening/whitening), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned in CosIng (plant-specific extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Salacia Reticulata Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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